Japan is ready to expand its cooperation with Armenia at both the government and parliament levels, as well as assist Armenia in settling the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and normalizing its relations with Turkey. The statement was made following a meeting between Armenian and Japanese Foreign Ministers Edward Nalbandian and Katsuya Okada.

The sides pointed out the importance of developing the bilateral political dialogue and economic relations.

The sides agreed on regular information exchange and diplomatic consultations on bilateral relations and international politics.

The Japanese Government is ready to support the Armenian economy under an official development assistance program, contribute to a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict under international law. The Japanese Government welcomed the Armenia-Turkey normalization process consolidated by the Armenian-Turkish protocols signed in Zurich on October 10.

The Armenian Government appreciates Japanese companies’ activities in Armenia and welcomes their larger-scale presence in the country. The sides also pointed out the need for expanding intergovernmental contacts and cooperation within international organizations, primarily United Nations.